German carmaker Volkswagen plans to end its automated driving tie-up with auto supplier Bosch as part of a wider push to cut costs and boost competitiveness, Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Sunday, citing multiple sources.
The Bosch partnership was launched in 2022 with Volkswagen's software unit Cariad to develop software for driver assistance and autonomous driving across Volkswagen's brands.
A spokesperson for Volkswagen directed inquiries to Cariad.
Bosch and Cariad issued a joint statement saying they did not comment on market rumours. The statement noted the two had worked together closely for years and wanted to bring automated driving systems to a mass market worldwide.
